Williamstown, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Washington County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,977
Population
1,998/sq mi density
$75,577
Median Income
$43,787 per capita
$164,100
Home Value
$224,140 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,577 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,100 home value, $848/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$164,100
42% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$848/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.1%
32% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,521
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$164,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$224,140
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
86.1%
Owner-Occupied
13.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$714/mo
1 Bedroom
$766/mo
2 Bedroom
$945/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,231/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,380/mo
Census median rent:
$848/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
86.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $164,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,140 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $848 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,521 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 32.4% |